Koppel News

John W. Nelle, 85, of 734 Harmony-Fisher Avenue, Ellwood City , died unexpectedly on Sunday afternoon, December 28, 2008, at his residence.

John E. Lindner, 71, of Darlington, passed away Friday, December 19, 2008 at his residence.

A newly created Big Beaver company will receive $1.2 million in federal funding to construct titanium shielding for Army gunners on top of tactical vehicles.

Jerry E. Wisbeth, 61, of Elizabeth Street, Chewton, Pa., , died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at his residence.

In spite of a difficult economic climate, most of the municipalities in the Ellwood City area - as well as Beaver and Lawrence counties - will probably avoid property tax increases for the coming year.

A family with a preschooler and an infant can spend up to $14,000 a year in childcare costs, experts say.

Section: NEWS Originally published: 12/4/08 at 12:16 AM EST Last update: 12/4/08 at 12:13 AM EST When David Letterman departed Ball State University on Sept.

Ball State's most prominent alumnus is giving back to his university once again, this time lending his name to a new distinguished speakers program.

KOPPEL Informational meeting The U.S. SARR Corps Beaver County Unit for search, rescue and recovery will meet at 7:30 p.m. Dec.

A Darlington Township bar employee is accused of staging a robbery at the business with her boyfriend earlier this year.

A chance discovery reveals a vibrant life, left behind November 13, 2008 - Robert Leiter, Literary Editor Lily Koppel was a young reporter working at The New York Times and living at 98 Riverside Drive, when ...

When he used the magic wall to demonstrate, it all makes sense. 9:21 p.m. ET Where is CNN's hologram? It made one appearance at 7 p.m. when correspondent Jessica Yellin beamed in from Chicago.

ELLWOOD CITY Charged with assault An Ellwood City man has been charged with assaulting his wife, Ellwood City police reported.

KOPPEL Bridge inspection PennDOT is advising motorists that single lane alternating traffic will occur on the Koppel Bridge that carries Route 351 over the Beaver River in Koppel, daily next week, Monday ...

Robert G. McDonald, 82, of Old Rt. 18, Wampum, New Beaver Boro, died on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at his residence following an extended illness.

Across the country, pro-worker candidates are standing alongside the union members who will make the difference in this election.

ELLWOOD CITY Book-signing Author Wayne Cole of Darlington will be signing copies of his new book, "Ghost Rails IV: Industrial Shortlines," from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Thanks a Latte on Wampum Avenue, ...

Frank "Hands" Zadalak "Trader Horn Frank", 72, of Meadowland Ave., Ellwood City, Pa., Perry Township, died on Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at the Ellwood City Hospital following a brief illness.

Wayne Cole's passion for history and railroads has resulted in his eighth book, "Ghost Rails IV, Industrial Shortlines," all about the nearly forgotten short-line railroads of Wampum, Koppel, Chewton, Cascade ...

Mr. Carmen Prestopine, 86, of 135 Orchard Ave., Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, at 1:49 p.m., at the Ellwood City Hospital.